VTech STORYTIME SURPRISE User Manual

Dear Parent:

At VTech® we know that a child has the ability to do great things.

That’s why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely

designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best

of their ability. Whether it’s introducing numbers and letters,

identifying colors and shapes, or stimulating senses with lights and

music, all VTech® infant and toddler learning products encourage

your child’s natural growth and discovery skills. When it comes to

providing electronic learning products that enlighten, entertain and

develop minds, at VTech® we see the potential in every child.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Storytime Surprise™ learning
toy! We at VT ech® are committed to providing the best possible products
to entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521­2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

The VTech® Storytime Surprise™ learning toy is specifically designed
for toddlers aged 6 months and up. It features six classic rhymes each
with its own charming picture, melody, sound effect, and spoken words.
Whether it’s an entertaining moment listening to the music and enjoying
the colorful pictures, this special musical book is sure to build an early
love for reading and music.

LIGHT UP CHARACTER

BATTERY DOOR

SPEAKER

EASY-TO-TURN PAGES

BUTTONS

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

- One VTech® Storytime Surprise™ learning toy

- One instruction manual

WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, wire

For information on this product warranty, please call VTech at 1-800-521­2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should be
discarded for your child’s safety.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the top of the unit.
Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw.

3. Install 2 new “AAA” (UM-4/LR03) batteries
following the diagram inside the battery box.
(The use of new alkaline batteries is
recommended for maximum performance.)

4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the
screw to secure the battery cover.

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BATTERY NOTICE

• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity ( +, - ) signs to avoid
leakage.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not use batteries of different types.

• Remove exhausted or new batteries from the equipment when the
unit will not be used for an extended period of time.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.

NOTE: If for some reason the program/activity stops working, then please

follow these steps:

1. Please turn the unit OFF.

2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.

3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.

4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.

If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in
Canada, and a service representative will be happy to help you.

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TO BEGIN PLAY

1. To begin play, press any button or open
the book to turn the unit ON.

3. T o turn the unit OFF, close the book. Y ou
will hear an ending short tune. The lights
will flash with the sound.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech® Storytime Surprise™ learning toy
will automatically turn off after several minutes without input. It can be
turned on again by pressing any button or opening the book.

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ACTIVITIES

1. When the book is closed, press one of
the LIGHT UP CHARACTER BUTTONS
to hear a phrase followed by a short tune.
The lights will flash with the sound.

It’s Storytime

+

2. When the book page is opened, you will
hear a short tune. Press one of the

“Wee!” “Round ‘n
Round We Go!” +
Spinning Sound Effect

LIGHT UP CHARACTER BUTTONS to

hear a phrase and a sound effect. Press
one of the LIGHT UP CHARACTER
BUTTONS a second time to hear a
nursery rhyme melody.

3. When a melody is playing, press the

+ Sound Effect

LIGHT UP CHARACTER BUTTONS

on page 1, 3, or 6 to hear the sound
effect play along with the melody. The
lights will flash with the sound.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.

2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.

3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.

4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to
moisture or water.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

Creating and developing infant/toddler products is accompanied by a
responsibility that we at VTech® take very seriously. We make every
effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms the value
of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur. It is important
for you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you
to call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the
U.S., or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada, or 01235-546810 in the U.K., with
any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service
representative will be happy to help you.

Note:

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause interference to radio and
television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply within
the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the
specifications in Sub-part J of Part 15 FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential
installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference with
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• reorient the receiving antenna

• relocate this product with respect to the receiver

• move this product away from the receiver

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